At a glance
- In short
- Mkai is a modern and stylish male name with no specific cultural or historical associations, making it a distinctive choice for your little one.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #6,803 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 12 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #6,803 in 2025
- First recorded
- 2004
Meaning of Mkai
Mkai is a popular male name with an intriguing origin. This name is pronounced as "em-KAI" (/ɛm-kaɪ/), and it can also be spelled as Makai. The name Mkai has been registered in the United States since at least 2004, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. According to data from the newborns in the United States, Mkai ranked as the 9,946th most popular name for boys in 2004 and rose to the position of 8,981st in 2009. This unique name carries no specific cultural or historical associations, allowing parents to choose it based solely on its distinctive sound and modern appeal. Whether you're drawn to its stylish spelling or its contemporary charm, Mkai is a name worth considering for your little bundle of joy.
How to pronounce Mkai
- Pronounced em-KAI /ɛm.kaɪ/
Popularity of Mkai in the U.S.
Mkai was the #6,803 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 12 babies. It first appears in the records in 2004.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2004–2025 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 6,803 | ▲ 2,184 |
| 2024 | 8 | 8,987 | back (not recorded in 2023) |
| 2022 | 7 | 9,823 | back (not recorded in 2020–2021) |
| 2019 | 5 | 12,145 | back (not recorded in 2018) |
| 2017 | 7 | 9,696 | back (not recorded in 2016) |
| 2015 | 5 | 12,086 | back (not recorded in 2013–2014) |
| 2012 | 6 | 10,770 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 6 | 10,766 | ▼ 1,781 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8,985 | back (not recorded in 2005–2008) |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,948 | new |